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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 205.54 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 205.54 and 93.81 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 205.54 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/205.54 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 205.54 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 19,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281.09/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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